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Old 11-20-10, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Sperry
Yes I saw it in person and can vouch for what you are saying. I understand why they did not drop the price any more for you- they had listed the car a few months ago at 24k and have been steadily lowering the price on it, I am sure with all of their expenses that they had very little wiggle room left with the car. They had two IS250s- yours and another grey base model with ugly pin stripes, both priced the same last I checked. I had asked them if they would do any lower and they said they couldnt move much (this was when the car was priced at $24k haha ). I love the color, have a 4Runner in the same color but am looking for a silver (easy to clean) IS250. You definitely got a good deal though!

PS your pictures make the car look showroom & I like the de-badged look
Oh wow... I didn't know they had it listed at $24k previously, that's a big drop! But yeah, when I was looking around this was almost an unbelievable deal because most cars with that year and mileage were priced at $23k+... so I was a little sceptical. Anyways, they detailed the car for me when I picked it up, I almost didn't recognize it.

My only issue was that the security lug nut key is missing. Do you guys know where I can get one? I'm sure Lexus would be able to take them off, right?
Old 11-20-10, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Acingteam
Thanks everyone! I definitely do miss the power... but... I'm also becoming extremely lazy with this car. I also miss my stick shift, but what can you do...




Thanks man, I live in New Milford (not too far from Danbury)... what about you?
If you miss the stick you can get a Boxster for those nice sunny playful days
Old 11-20-10, 08:44 PM
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yo bro i m from New Canaan usually up in the milford area from time to time
i rep my car club in CT
i got a is250awd also
Old 11-21-10, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Acingteam
My only issue was that the security lug nut key is missing. Do you guys know where I can get one? I'm sure Lexus would be able to take them off, right?
Most Lexus dealers with have master keys and if not they have tools to remove them. They will just swap out the locking nuts with standard lugs. The whole thing will definitely be under $100.
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Welcome. What pkg does this have?
Old 11-21-10, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Imnutz4jdm
yo bro i m from New Canaan usually up in the milford area from time to time
i rep my car club in CT
i got a is250awd also
Nice debaging OP, are u taking off those door & front bumper protectors?

We should all meet up sometime, maybe when its nicer out.
Old 11-21-10, 01:59 PM
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Welcome to CL... That is hot looking WRX...
Old 11-21-10, 02:34 PM
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welcome to CL. nice pix
Old 11-21-10, 03:35 PM
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Thanks everyone!

Originally Posted by Imnutz4jdm
yo bro i m from New Canaan usually up in the milford area from time to time
i rep my car club in CT
i got a is250awd also
Hey man! Do you go to Milford meets on Tuesdays? I have yet to go to one, but my bro goes almost all the time.

Originally Posted by Sperry
Most Lexus dealers with have master keys and if not they have tools to remove them. They will just swap out the locking nuts with standard lugs. The whole thing will definitely be under $100.
Yes, that would be good. I'm going to swing by the dealer and see what they say. Thanks!

Originally Posted by chikoo
Welcome. What pkg does this have?
Actually, I'm not really sure... haha. How would I tell?

Originally Posted by BounceNY
Nice debaging OP, are u taking off those door & front bumper protectors?

We should all meet up sometime, maybe when its nicer out.
Oh the debadging is fake, I did it with photoshop just to see what it'll look like. I am going to debadge the car, although I'm going to keep "LEXUS" on the left size of the trunk. Otherwise, I think it looks a little weird. I'm taking the car to a detail body shop, if they can remove it then yes.

We totally should meet one day... when my car isn't 100% stock
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Looks great man! Awesome deal as well! Can't wait to sell my car and pick up an is250 or is350 in January.
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I believe those moldings are just glued on with automotive tape (doublesided moulding tape). It will probably come right off.
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welcome to CL looks like you know what youre doing already
Old 11-21-10, 05:30 PM
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Hey

What is with all these rubber body molding running down the side and the fenders?
Old 11-21-10, 05:41 PM
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i was about to say my car is def not Debadged lol
n i got no molding lol
so yea never been to any meets out in milford
i m usually out in NYC and Long Island
so if anyone wants to ever come through hit me up
and if u got Blackberry messenger my pin 3227ce00
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Originally Posted by BounceNY
I believe those moldings are just glued on with automotive tape (doublesided moulding tape). It will probably come right off.
I glanced at it and it looks to be on pretty good. I took it to Gotham body shop and the owner said he might be able to remove them by heating them up... but he's not sure if it'll be successful (meaning the paint won't come off with it). SO... I have my fingers crossed.

Originally Posted by chikoo
Hey

What is with all these rubber body molding running down the side and the fenders?
Previous owner drove it in the city is my guess... :/


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